Public Art

HeART Project

The heART Project is designed to spread and communicate friendship, understanding, compassion, unity and togetherness throughout Grand Prairie through art featuring hearts, while also playing on our “heart of the Metroplex location.” As the collection grows, those new installations will be added here. Enjoy!

 

El Corazon by Dani Murrell - Farmers Market billboard, fall 2022

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My Heart Has Wings by David Karcov - Main Library, 901 Conover Dr.

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Friendship, Hearts and Love by Suzanne McNeil - Traffic signal box at Roy Orr and Oakdale

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Love Life Grand by Amy Sprinkles - Traffic signal box at Mayfield and Esplanade

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Hearts Abound by Darla Bostick - Traffic signal box at Carrier and Westchester

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Colors of Joy by Jody Pope - Traffic signal box at Carrier and 113th St.

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Love Life Grand by Amy Sprinkles - Farmers Market billboard, summer 2022

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Fallen Log in Waggoner Park by Nature Maker - Photo opportunity near the playground and pavilion

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Other Public Art

Updated on 09/15/2020 2:22 PM

Baseball Boys - Boys and baseball...forever the two are enshrined in bronze in this delightful three-piece bronze featuring a catcher, hitter and pitcher at QuikTrip Park, home of the Grand Prairie AirHogs minor league baseball team.

Baseball Boys - Boys and baseball...forever the two are enshrined in bronze in this delightful three-piece bronze featuring a catcher, hitter and pitcher at QuikTrip Park, home of the Grand Prairie AirHogs minor league baseball team.

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Belt Line Mural - The eye catching mural at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Belt Line Road spans 617 feet of concrete, depicting prairie scenes and wetlands from the frontier days. Tommy Weddle of Dallas started painting the mural in spring 2003 and, as intended, completed the project in time for the Breeders’ Cup.

Belt Line Mural - The eye catching mural at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Belt Line Road spans 617 feet of concrete, depicting prairie scenes and wetlands from the frontier days. Tommy Weddle of Dallas started painting the mural in spring 2003 and, as intended, completed the project in time for the Breeders’ Cup.

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Betty Warmack Library - Sculpted by Colorado artist Gary Alsum, the “Picture Books” bronze sculpture at the Betty Warmack Branch Library celebrates the wonder of reading. The award-winning artist explains that “Children are my favorite subjects because they approach life with wonder and delight.”

Betty Warmack Library - Sculpted by Colorado artist Gary Alsum, the “Picture Books” bronze sculpture at the Betty Warmack Branch Library celebrates the wonder of reading. The award-winning artist explains that “Children are my favorite subjects because they approach life with wonder and delight.”

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Charles V. England Public Safety Training Complex - Dedicated to the public safety personnel who protect the citizens and businesses of Grand Prairie, the sculpture features a life-size police officer and firefighter, as well as two small children playing with a fire truck and police car. The sculpture alludes to the daily heroism of Grand Prairie police officers and firefighters, who are the protectors of our future and suggests professional admiration and inspiration.

Charles V. England Public Safety Training Complex - Dedicated to the public safety personnel who protect the citizens and businesses of Grand Prairie, the sculpture features a life-size police officer and firefighter, as well as two small children playing with a fire truck and police car. The sculpture alludes to the daily heroism of Grand Prairie police officers and firefighters, who are the protectors of our future and suggests professional admiration and inspiration.

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Colorful History - Colorful History is a one-of-a-kind sculpture composed of glass and steel. Glass panels are used to display a city timeline featuring a representation of Grand Prairie throughout the decades beginning with the frontier Days until now. It is located at 501 W. Main Street next to the new Fire Station #1.

Colorful History - Colorful History is a one-of-a-kind sculpture composed of glass and steel. Glass panels are used to display a city timeline featuring a representation of Grand Prairie throughout the decades beginning with the frontier Days until now. It is located at 501 W. Main Street next to the new Fire Station #1.

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Convergent - Convergent, by Damian Priour, was installed in 2010 at the Athletic Entrance to The Summit, 2975 Esplanade. The glass and limestone commissioned artwork reflects the relationship between water and dirt, sky and earth as the element soar and converge in a celebration of ecology, sustenance and nature.

Convergent - Convergent, by Damian Priour, was installed in 2010 at the Athletic Entrance to The Summit, 2975 Esplanade. The glass and limestone commissioned artwork reflects the relationship between water and dirt, sky and earth as the element soar and converge in a celebration of ecology, sustenance and nature.

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Dominoes - Copper dominoes stand on end building upon each other as they reach skyward at the entrance to The Summit Active Adult Center, 2975 Esplanade. Artist Rebecca Low designed the abstract larger-than-life rectangles in 2009. The copper’s rich patinas and golden hues light up the entrance for members and visitors.

Dominoes - Copper dominoes stand on end building upon each other as they reach skyward at the entrance to The Summit Active Adult Center, 2975 Esplanade. Artist Rebecca Low designed the abstract larger-than-life rectangles in 2009. The copper’s rich patinas and golden hues light up the entrance for members and visitors.

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Freedom Rising - Freedom Rising

Freedom Rising - Freedom Rising

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Gardens at the Ruthe Jackson Center - The Gardens at the Ruthe Jackson Center offer a lushly landscaped outdoor event venue perfect for weddings, receptions, parties and special occasions. Featured amenities at the Gardens include an elevated pavilion, lawn, pond, creek with waterfall, trees, sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, space for seating and art sculptures.

Gardens at the Ruthe Jackson Center - The Gardens at the Ruthe Jackson Center offer a lushly landscaped outdoor event venue perfect for weddings, receptions, parties and special occasions. Featured amenities at the Gardens include an elevated pavilion, lawn, pond, creek with waterfall, trees, sidewalks, beautiful landscaping, space for seating and art sculptures.

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Glass Art - Glass is the finest piece of art that you can add to your home or office. Each piece in the arrangement in the city’s Human Resources Annex, 318 W. Main St., was uniquely hand blown to create an array of color and motion. These bowls were formed by a group of artisans from the northwest United States heavily influenced by the glass of Murano, Italy.

Glass Art - Glass is the finest piece of art that you can add to your home or office. Each piece in the arrangement in the city’s Human Resources Annex, 318 W. Main St., was uniquely hand blown to create an array of color and motion. These bowls were formed by a group of artisans from the northwest United States heavily influenced by the glass of Murano, Italy.

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Gold Star Banner - Gold Star Banner tells the story of the creation of the Blue Star Banner program in World War I, reflecting the commitment and sacrifice of families of the men and women who died while in service to their country. This piece was produced by Matt Glenn of Big Statues, Provo, Utah

Gold Star Banner - Gold Star Banner tells the story of the creation of the Blue Star Banner program in World War I, reflecting the commitment and sacrifice of families of the men and women who died while in service to their country. This piece was produced by Matt Glenn of Big Statues, Provo, Utah

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Hangar Talk - At the city’s QuikTrip Ballpark “Hangar Talk” features life-size airmen from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. The four-piece bronze sculpture is a commissioned piece by artist Sandra Van Zandt. Hangar Talk commemorates Grand Prairie’s rich aviation history.

Hangar Talk - At the city’s QuikTrip Ballpark “Hangar Talk” features life-size airmen from WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm. The four-piece bronze sculpture is a commissioned piece by artist Sandra Van Zandt. Hangar Talk commemorates Grand Prairie’s rich aviation history.

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Icarii - The Icarii, also known as the People of the Wing, was created by artist Tim Prentice in 2010. The three-piece commissioned sculpture features hundreds of custom-made aluminum and stainless steel sails working together in a larger sail to move together, yet apart, creating light play, undulations, and interesting effect. The sculpture takes flight in the lobby of The Summit Active Adult Center.

Icarii - The Icarii, also known as the People of the Wing, was created by artist Tim Prentice in 2010. The three-piece commissioned sculpture features hundreds of custom-made aluminum and stainless steel sails working together in a larger sail to move together, yet apart, creating light play, undulations, and interesting effect. The sculpture takes flight in the lobby of The Summit Active Adult Center.

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I Love My Country - This is a Patriotic Sculpture of a Boy and Girl Climbing to the Top of the Mountain. It is located on the south side of the Veterans Event Center. It was purchased by Randolph Rose.

I Love My Country - This is a Patriotic Sculpture of a Boy and Girl Climbing to the Top of the Mountain. It is located on the south side of the Veterans Event Center. It was purchased by Randolph Rose.

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Journeys of the Mind - Children exploring the wonders of reading, cast in bronze and set on native Texas limestone greet residents as they arrive at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive. “Journeys of the Mind” is a three-statue grouping cast in 2009-2010.

Journeys of the Mind - Children exploring the wonders of reading, cast in bronze and set on native Texas limestone greet residents as they arrive at the Grand Prairie Memorial Library, 901 Conover Drive. “Journeys of the Mind” is a three-statue grouping cast in 2009-2010.

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Lone Star Glass Flame - Atop the former Lone Star Gas building on the corner of Church and NW 2nd streets, now the city's Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, the old Lone Star Gas flame continues to light the night sky in downtown Grand Prairie. The former commercial office building of the Lone Star Gas Company featured the traditional blue flame when it first opened in June of 1962.

Lone Star Glass Flame - Atop the former Lone Star Gas building on the corner of Church and NW 2nd streets, now the city's Housing and Neighborhood Services Department, the old Lone Star Gas flame continues to light the night sky in downtown Grand Prairie. The former commercial office building of the Lone Star Gas Company featured the traditional blue flame when it first opened in June of 1962.

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Lone Star Park Statue - Alysheba - This 1 ¼-scale bronze statue of Alysheba was unveiled at Lone Star Park on Sept. 29, 2004, the year that the Grand Prairie, Texas, racetrack hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Since then, the 1000-pound statue, designed by renowned equine artist Lisa Perry, has been a focal point upon entering Lone Star Park’s main East Gate entrance.

Lone Star Park Statue - Alysheba - This 1 ¼-scale bronze statue of Alysheba was unveiled at Lone Star Park on Sept. 29, 2004, the year that the Grand Prairie, Texas, racetrack hosted the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships. Since then, the 1000-pound statue, designed by renowned equine artist Lisa Perry, has been a focal point upon entering Lone Star Park’s main East Gate entrance.

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Lone Star Park Statue - Commemorating Opening Day - A life-size bronze statue depicting the Lone Star Park logo, a horse and rider running on top of a star, adorns the area just inside the East Gate main entrance adjacent to the paddock saddling area at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. “Dedicated to the Citizens of Grand Prairie, Texas,” the statue commemorates Opening Day, April 17, 1997, of Lone Star Park’s inaugural season.

Lone Star Park Statue - Commemorating Opening Day - A life-size bronze statue depicting the Lone Star Park logo, a horse and rider running on top of a star, adorns the area just inside the East Gate main entrance adjacent to the paddock saddling area at Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie. “Dedicated to the Citizens of Grand Prairie, Texas,” the statue commemorates Opening Day, April 17, 1997, of Lone Star Park’s inaugural season.

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Fairy Tales - Two life-size bronze sculptures were added to the entrance to the Main Library in 2008.

Fairy Tales - Two life-size bronze sculptures were added to the entrance to the Main Library in 2008.

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Once Upon a Time - The other Main Library sculpture

Once Upon a Time - The other Main Library sculpture

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Market Square - Standing tall at the corner of Main Street and NW 2nd St., a pot-belly water tower reminiscent of such structures from the early 1900s acts as a beacon to draw people to Market Square and Farmers Market in downtown Grand Prairie. The replica harkens back to the glory days of Main Street and forecasts such prosperity in the foreseeable future as downtown is transforming into a busy, event-filled destination.

Market Square - Standing tall at the corner of Main Street and NW 2nd St., a pot-belly water tower reminiscent of such structures from the early 1900s acts as a beacon to draw people to Market Square and Farmers Market in downtown Grand Prairie. The replica harkens back to the glory days of Main Street and forecasts such prosperity in the foreseeable future as downtown is transforming into a busy, event-filled destination.

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Mayor Charles V. England Sculpture - The life-size sculpture of former Grand Prairie Mayor Charles England commemorates his 21 years of service a a mayor. The bronze sculpture, installed outside of City Hall in August 2014, was commissioned and funded by the Grand Prairie Sports Facility Development Corporation, which England previously served as board member and president.

Mayor Charles V. England Sculpture - The life-size sculpture of former Grand Prairie Mayor Charles England commemorates his 21 years of service a a mayor. The bronze sculpture, installed outside of City Hall in August 2014, was commissioned and funded by the Grand Prairie Sports Facility Development Corporation, which England previously served as board member and president.

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Police Headquarters - At the entrance to the new Public Safety Building, 1525 Arkansas Lane, a large inlaid black granite sculpture honors our fallen police and fire, proclaims the values of the departments and displays the badges of Fire and Police in etched stone. It was designed with input from police officers and firefighters.

Police Headquarters - At the entrance to the new Public Safety Building, 1525 Arkansas Lane, a large inlaid black granite sculpture honors our fallen police and fire, proclaims the values of the departments and displays the badges of Fire and Police in etched stone. It was designed with input from police officers and firefighters.

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Prairie Paws Adoption Center Art - A seven foot by seven foot bas-relief sculpture in brick including color glazing features a prairie scene bordered with individual plants and animals, on display in the lobby of Prairie Paws Adoption Center. Installed in 2003 when Prairie Paws was a new facility, the artwork cost just under $25,000 and was paid for by private donations and a contribution from the Grand Prairie Facilities Sports Corporation.

Prairie Paws Adoption Center Art - A seven foot by seven foot bas-relief sculpture in brick including color glazing features a prairie scene bordered with individual plants and animals, on display in the lobby of Prairie Paws Adoption Center. Installed in 2003 when Prairie Paws was a new facility, the artwork cost just under $25,000 and was paid for by private donations and a contribution from the Grand Prairie Facilities Sports Corporation.

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RJC Fountain - Ruthe Jackson Center Fountain A cascading copper bowl water fountain twists over a shallow pond, greeting guests as they enter the city’s Ruthe Jackson Conference Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway. Creating the tranquil sound of a babbling brook, the fountain accentuates the “welcome home” feel of the center, while simultaneously creating a “wow” factor for guests.

RJC Fountain - Ruthe Jackson Center Fountain A cascading copper bowl water fountain twists over a shallow pond, greeting guests as they enter the city’s Ruthe Jackson Conference Center, 3113 S. Carrier Parkway. Creating the tranquil sound of a babbling brook, the fountain accentuates the “welcome home” feel of the center, while simultaneously creating a “wow” factor for guests.

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Tourist Information Center Art - At the Teri Jackson Tourist Information Center, 2170 Belt Line Road, a three-panel steel triptych features Grand Prairie tourist attractions. Steel on the $60,000 sculpture is laser-cut and finished with an acid wash to encourage a rich rust patina. Artist Alice Bateman of Fort Worth designed each panel to make the observer feel like a participant in the action.

Tourist Information Center Art - At the Teri Jackson Tourist Information Center, 2170 Belt Line Road, a three-panel steel triptych features Grand Prairie tourist attractions. Steel on the $60,000 sculpture is laser-cut and finished with an acid wash to encourage a rich rust patina. Artist Alice Bateman of Fort Worth designed each panel to make the observer feel like a participant in the action.

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Uptown Blade - A work-of-art in itself, the city’s historic Uptown Theater’s original distinctive pink and green neon marquee was restored in 2007 as the first part of the renovation of the entire theater, which re-opened in 2008 as a theater and arts center. The neon blade again lights up downtown Main Street with its unique automated sequencing of light.

Uptown Blade - A work-of-art in itself, the city’s historic Uptown Theater’s original distinctive pink and green neon marquee was restored in 2007 as the first part of the renovation of the entire theater, which re-opened in 2008 as a theater and arts center. The neon blade again lights up downtown Main Street with its unique automated sequencing of light.

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Veterans Memorial - The Veterans Memorial located at 925 Conover Drive, behind the Senior Citizens Center and the Main Library, consists of five granite-clad columns that represent each branch of the U.S. military. The columns are engraved with the names, rank and date of death of the 51 Grand Prairie veterans lost during military service. Construction began in October of 2004 with the final inspection being completed May 6, 2005.

Veterans Memorial - The Veterans Memorial located at 925 Conover Drive, behind the Senior Citizens Center and the Main Library, consists of five granite-clad columns that represent each branch of the U.S. military. The columns are engraved with the names, rank and date of death of the 51 Grand Prairie veterans lost during military service. Construction began in October of 2004 with the final inspection being completed May 6, 2005.

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Flying Pigs - Flying above the heads of game goers at QuikTrip Park, our sassy flying pigs feature mom, pop and baby fashioned from recycled airplane parts by Utah artist Fred Conlon.

Flying Pigs - Flying above the heads of game goers at QuikTrip Park, our sassy flying pigs feature mom, pop and baby fashioned from recycled airplane parts by Utah artist Fred Conlon.

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Willow Tree - Mirrored by the water in which it stands, a Willow Tree rises along the lakeside promenade of Grand Prairie Central Park just outside The Summit, 2975 Esplanade. Arching stainless steel branches hold 80,000 mother-of-pearl leaves that shimmer silvery green, changing with the light, reflecting on the water’s surface to evoke the impressionistic paintings of Claude Monet.

Willow Tree - Mirrored by the water in which it stands, a Willow Tree rises along the lakeside promenade of Grand Prairie Central Park just outside The Summit, 2975 Esplanade. Arching stainless steel branches hold 80,000 mother-of-pearl leaves that shimmer silvery green, changing with the light, reflecting on the water’s surface to evoke the impressionistic paintings of Claude Monet.

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Fish Story - The Fish Story sculpture by Artist Paul Balike tells the story of a grandpa sitting on a log telling his grandson about a fish he caught. Either the grandpa or the grandson has a big imagination because the fish is 14 feet tall and 27 feet long. With the support of City Manager Tom Hart and the Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation, the 1,000-pound sculpture helps celebrate the Lake Parks area. The Fish Story was installed at State Highway 360 and Lynn Creek Mildred Walker Parkway June 2014.

Fish Story - The Fish Story sculpture by Artist Paul Balike tells the story of a grandpa sitting on a log telling his grandson about a fish he caught. Either the grandpa or the grandson has a big imagination because the fish is 14 feet tall and 27 feet long. With the support of City Manager Tom Hart and the Grand Prairie Sports Facilities Development Corporation, the 1,000-pound sculpture helps celebrate the Lake Parks area. The Fish Story was installed at State Highway 360 and Lynn Creek Mildred Walker Parkway June 2014.

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